AST INC OF ILLINOIS
USDOT 2017921 • DBA: AST EXPRESS • 30 SANGRA CT, STREAMWOOD, IL, 60107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-710272 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 29, 2016 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L19A1900 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN036280 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2010 | May 13, 2011 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L18A1900 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L17A1900 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2017 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | L16A1900 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2016 | Apr 30, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881821 02 | CANCELLED | Nov 16, 2015 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9881821 02 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 30, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9881821 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000376 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2013 | May 21, 2014 |
| NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MJ000376 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN036280 | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2010 | May 31, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN036280 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L19A1900 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2020 | Apr 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L18A1900 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L17A1900 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L16A1900 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2017 | Apr 30, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881821 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2016 | Apr 30, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9881821 02 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2015 | Nov 16, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 9881821 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2015 | Apr 30, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000376 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NGM INSURANCE COMPANY | MJ000376 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN036280 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN036280 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2013 | Apr 30, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN036280 | CARGO | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC710272 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2016 |
| MC710272 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2015 |
| MC710272 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2015 |
| MC710272 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2014 |
| MC710272 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 5, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 125 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from latest 100 of 125 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:30B1-ELDDFR | 30B1-ELDDFR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:24D-ELDPT | 24D-ELDPT | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (125 inspections)
Showing 50 of 125
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (18 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLYWOOD | SOUTHBOUND STATE ROAD 821 BY MM 43 | ...337259 | AST INC OF ILLINOIS |
| Mar 12, 2025 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LAVERGNE | I-24 | ...173224 | AST INC OF ILLINOIS |
| Feb 24, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 93 SB MM384 | ...912494 | AST INC OF ILLINOIS |
| Apr 5, 2023 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CADIZ (TRIGG CO) | I 0024 | ...408048 | AST EXPRESS |
| Nov 20, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FL TURNPIKE) / MM 101 | ...217569 | AST INC OF ILLINOIS |
| Jun 30, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDY SPRINGS | 285 | ...190721 | AST EXPRESS |
| Nov 9, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK GROVE | I 0024 | ...LX9376 | AST EXPRESS |
| Oct 22, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | I-24 | ...130179 | AST EXPRESS |
| Sep 14, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARIETTA | I-75 SOUTH / DELK RD | ...092021 | AST INC OF ILLINOIS |
| Apr 7, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CALHOUN | US HWY 41 / GIDEONS CEMETERY RD | ...130179 | AST EXPRESS |
| Feb 15, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JACKSON TWP | I-57 | ...925656 | AST EXPRESS |
| Sep 29, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2018 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2015 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2015 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events